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KEBBI ELDERS FORUM FLAGS OFF FIRST ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SUMMIT By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban The Kebbi Elders Consultative Forum, in partnership with the Kebbi State Government, has launched the First Kebbi Economic Development Summit at the Presidential Banquet Hall in Birnin Kebbi. Governor
FOSIECON REJECTS CALL TO SCRAP STATE ELECTORAL COMMISSIONS, WARNS AGAINST THREAT TO GRASSROOTS DEMOCRACY By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban The Forum of State Independent Electoral Commissions of Nigeria (FOSIECON) has dismissed the Inter-Party Advisory Council’s (IPAC) call to scrap State Independent Electoral Commissions
REPS MOVE TO REVIEW POLICY STOPPING UNDERAGE STUDENTS FROM WRITING EXAMS By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban The House of Representatives is considering reviewing the government policy that prevents underage students from sitting for certain examinations in Nigeria. Chairman of the House Committee on
FG URGES TERTIARY UNIONS TO SUSTAIN DIALOGUE By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban The Federal Government has appealed to tertiary institution unions to maintain dialogue as efforts continue to resolve pending demands. Education Minister, Dr. Olatunji Alausa, reaffirmed President Tinubu’s commitment to lasting industrial
JAMB SCREENS 176 EXCEPTIONAL UNDERAGE CANDIDATES By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has screened 176 outstanding underage candidates who scored high in the 2025 UTME. The exercise, held in Abuja, Lagos, and Owerri, assessed candidates below 16
OFFICE OF THE ACCOUNTANT GENERAL OF THE FEDERATION PRESS RELEASE October 8, 2025 OGUNJIMI SEEKS PROFESSIONAL SUPPORT FROM UK ICAN DISTRICT FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF NATIONAL TREASURY ACADEMY, OROZO The Accountant General of the Federation, Dr. Shemeldeen Babatunde Ogunjimi, has called for
IKPEA, NWACHUKWU SWORN IN AS SENATORS By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban Two newly elected senators, Joseph Ikpea and Emmanuel Nwachukwu, have been sworn in as members of the National Assembly. Ikpea now represents Edo Central, succeeding Governor Monday Okpebholo, while Nwachukwu of APGA
2027: WE WILL COMPETE AND WIN – ADC By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has declared its readiness to contest and win the 2027 general elections, saying failure is not an option. National Chairman, Sen. David Mark, made this
REPS TO DEBATE 87 CONSTITUTION AMENDMENT PROPOSALS By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban The House of Representatives will soon debate and vote on 87 proposals for constitutional amendments. Speaker Dr. Tajudeen Abbas announced this during the House’s resumption from the 2025 Annual Recess, saying
FRSC TO LAUNCH UPGRADED TECH SYSTEM FOR DRIVER’S LICENCES AND NUMBER PLATES By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) will introduce a new, technology-driven system for processing driver’s licences and vehicle number plates before the end of the month.